Executive Banquet Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Currently undergoing the most significant transformation in its nearly four-decade history, Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is being reimagined through a comprehensive resort‑wide renovation set to redefine the guest experience. Updates will introduce redesigned guest rooms and suites, vibrant culinary offerings, destination-inspired experiences, premium wellness amenities, dynamic social and gathering spaces that encourage guest connection, along with Signia Hilton’s warm, anticipatory service.

Naples Grande Beach Resort is Set among lush mangrove forests on Florida’s Paradise Coast; Naples Grande Beach Resort is a 474-room retreat offering direct access to three miles of white sand beach. The iconic resort is currently undergoing a transformative, property-wide revitalization that will debut in early 2027, ushering in a new era of modern coastal luxury. The comprehensive reimagination will refresh guest accommodations, dining venues, public spaces and select meetings and event offerings while honoring the timeless beauty and the natural surroundings of Naples. The resort features more than 88,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, multiple dining outlets and a full-service spa, making it a premier destination for leisure travelers, groups and special events.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

The Executive Banquet Chef is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and execution of all banquets and catering culinary operations throughout the resort. This position oversees banquet food production, quality standards, menu development, labor management, and culinary execution for meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and special functions. The Executive Banquet Chef partners closely with Events, Catering, and Banquet Operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences while achieving financial and operational goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead all banquet culinary operations and production.
• Develop innovative banquet menus and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards for all events.
• Manage banquet kitchen staffing, scheduling, and labor productivity.
• Collaborate with Catering and Conference Services on event planning.
• Oversee food preparation for weddings, galas, conventions, and VIP functions.
• Maintain food cost, inventory controls, and purchasing standards.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, HACCP, and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop banquet culinary team members.
• Partner with Executive Chef on strategic culinary initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• 5–8 years of banquet culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels or resorts.
• High-volume banquet experience exceeding 500+ guests preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and menu development skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, labor management, and culinary operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid kitchen environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Guest satisfaction scores
• Food cost and labor cost performance.
• Product quality and consistency standards.
• Team member retention and development.
• Health and sanitation inspection results.
• Successful execution of banquet and special events.

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.